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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.62, 1,184.90 and 465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.62, 1,184.90 and 465.65 is: 642.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.62 : 1,184.90 = 465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.62/1,184.90 = 465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.62x = 1,184.90 × 465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.62x = 551,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,740.43/858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.59

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